Canada Day July 1, 2012

Canadian Heritage – On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day.

Canada Day

What do people do?

In many towns and cities, municipal governments organize a range of events, often outdoors. These include pancake breakfasts, parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals, firework displays and citizenship ceremonies for new Canadian citizens. The celebrations often have a patriotic mood. Canada’s national flag is widely displayed and a lot of people paint their faces red and white, which are Canada’s national colors. The celebrations in Ottawa, which is Canada’s capital city, are particularly exuberant.
In the province of Quebec, many home leases start on July 1 and last for exactly one year. Hence, many people in Quebec spend Canada Day moving their possessions from one house to another. In this province, Canada Day is also known as Moving Day.
In the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, July 1 is also Memorial Day. This commemorates the heavy loss of life in the Newfoundland Regiment on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the morning of July 1 is usually somber. Flags are flown at half-mast and memorial services are held at cenotaphs (war memorials). In the afternoon, Canada Day celebrations in the province are similar to those in the rest of the country.

Foxy’s Gourmet

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Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. Foxy’s Gourmet products are perfect for your own special treat, entertaining a crowd or giving as a gift. Foxy’s Gourmet products are ready to use or gift. Foxy’s Gourmet has spent years mastering the recipes for various mixes; we know that good things come in pretty packages. Simply combine the gourmet mix with a few ingredients and add a garnish to create a tasty treat or drink, plus the eye catching packaging.

Independence Day: Time to get to know your community

During the summer, it gets easier to be outside and do things. This should include getting together with your neighbors for an old fashioned BBQ. In our neighborhood, we use the 4th of July as a perfect excuse to get everyone out of their houses and celebrating. We also set it up in a “progressive dinner” style which adds to the fun!
No, “progressive” doesn’t equate to a political affiliation, but rather we start at one neighbor’s house, and progress to another house, and then another, and then another, over the course of the evening. This shares the burden of hosting with everyone and allows for participants to come and go as their schedules allow.
We are very lucky to have fabulous neighbors all around us. And we know how fabulous they are because we make a point of getting together and celebrating.
Getting to know your neighbors is not only a socially rewarding thing to do, but it also helps in an emergency situation. Not that you ever hope to meet your neighbors for something like that, but it helps to have a network around you. If tragedies like Katrina, 9/11 and the Japan earthquakes have taught us anything, it is the power of community and being able to work together. But for now, let’s just focus on the fun of getting to know those around you by having a great party!
Progressive dinner parties are easy to organize. When we got started, we went around and collected emails from our neighbors. Then you just pick a date and send out an electronic invite, asking neighbors to invite others that you may not have on your list. Once you have a sense of who is available, reach out to understand who wants to host a portion of the dinner.
For our neighborhood, it has become a progression based on passion for a section of the meal. One of our neighbors loves cocktails and appetizers (even takes the time to garnish with vegetables carved into flowers!) so it is an obvious choice for them to choose the start of the evening. Another neighbor picks up the main dinner with the meat for the BBQ and others bringing a side or salad to pass. Then another neighbor does dessert (we usually do this because of my passion for sweets). And then as a finale to our dinner, another neighbor who is an actor and runs a production company, has an outdoor movie (complete with big outdoor screen and surround sound).
You can have people pick certain parts of a meal, or favorite dishes. It is really up to you and your neighborhood, but what is important is getting out there and knowing your community.
So don’t let summer pass you by this year without getting your community together.

Wine-A-Rita Drink Rimmer

Peach Belini – Drink Rimmer

Wine-A-Rita Peach Bellini Drink Rimmer – Item #9111
What a perfect way to top off a Peach Bellini!! Wine-A-Rita proudly presents Peach Bellini Drink Rimmer. Made of all natural sugar infused with color and natural peach flavor, the Peach Bellini Drink Rimmer is a simple, tasty way to add a bit of elegance to your frozen beverage. Place about 3 tablespoons of drink rimmer on a flat plate. Run a wedge of lime (or other fruit of your choice) around the rim of the cocktail glass, then dip the rim into the mixture and rotate the glass until evenly coated.

Senorita – Drink Rimmer

Wine-A-Rita Senorita Drink Rimmer – Item #9112
From Wine-A-Rita, Senorita Drink Rimmer will add a bit of salty, sweet flavor and color to your favorite South of the border beverage. Place about 3 tablespoons of drink rimmer on a flat plate. Run a wedge of lime around the rim of the cocktail glass, then dip the rim into the mixture and rotate the glass until evenly coated.

Berry Pom-A-Rita – Drink Rimmer

Wine-A-Rita Berry Pom-A-Rita Drink Rimmer – Item #9113
Berry Pom-A-Rita Drink Rimmer is a sweet, colorful way to add a bit of zip to your favorite Wine-A-Rita Beverage. Place about 3 tablespoons of drink rimmer on a flat plate. Run a wedge of lime (or other fruit of your choice) around the rim of the cocktail glass, then dip the rim into the mixture and rotate the glass until evenly coated.
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Gourmet Waffle Mix

New Featured Item at UR Gifts 4 All Seasons – Beyond Basic Provisions Gourmet Waffle Mix
At Beyond Basic Provisions we’ve taken some favorite foods to the next level. We have re-invented ordinary recipes using only the finest, all natural ingredients and combined them with all the love and care needed to produce these wonderful, comfort foods.
Made in the USA.

French Vanilla

Gourmet Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
French Vanilla
Praline Royale
Texas Cornbread
Black Forest
Southern Pecan

Buttermilk

Texas Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
Buttermilk
Chocolate
Corn Bread

Double Chocolate

Gluten Free Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
French Vanilla
Praline Royale
Savory Cornbread
Double Chocolate

Wild Hibiscus Edible Flowers

A Beautiful and Unique product - Serve these exquisite Wild Hibiscus Flowers as a garnish in Champagne at your next special occasion, celebration or dinner party! At the end of the drink you can eat the flower. It has a delicious raspberry, rhubarb flavor. Handpicked, cleaned and packed, Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup are 100% natural and sustainably farmed in Australia. These flowers have a sweet raspberry-rhubarb flavor and are crimson in color. Made from only wild hibiscus flowers, cane sugar and water, the entire flower is edible and makes a stunning presentation in a glass of champagne or martini. Also, the flowers and syrup are heat stable and will not change color or texture when used in cooking applications. Its delicious in cocktails, salads, cheesecake recipes, crostini, skewers, ice-cream sundaes...

Watch your cocktail parties flourish! Wow guests with a wild hibiscus flower in their cocktail! These certified organic flowers actually "bloom" in a drink while adding a slight raspberry/rhubarb flavor. Enjoy them as a delightful addition to Champagne, a garnish on a dessert, or have fun with the recipe guide included. Imported from Australia.

Wild Hibiscus Edible Flowers in Syrup 11 Flower in Jar. An easy way to make a fancy cocktail or accent a food dish.

100% natural, sustainably farmed, edible, whole Wild Hibiscus Flowers are dark crimson in color with a delicious raspberry/rhubarb flavor and firm but pliant texture which makes them easy to work with. Serve as a garnish in Prosecco or Champagne, in cocktails or in both sweet and savory food recipes. Three year shelf life, 3 months once opened and both syrup and flowers are heat stable for cooking applications. Kosher and all production is HACCP Certified facilities.

Wild Hibiscus Flower Tea, 100% Pure, Cold Dried

Each foil sealed tea bag contains the health benefits of 3 whole Wild Hibiscus Flowers cold dried using a unique process in Sydney, Australia. This process was developed to preserve the high antioxidant content.
100% Pure, all natural Hibiscus tea
Pack contains instructions for a fun test which consumers can do at home to prove the high antioxidant content
Each tea bag is sealed in foil to preserve the flavor and freshness
Made from our premium flowers which are too big or small to use as a garnish in Champagne
20 foil sealed tea bags to preserve the flavor
2 year shelf life
A strong full bodied tea with intense berry flavor and a deep red color. This tea makes a satisfying red wine replacement. Our Wild Hibiscus Flowers contain very high levels of Anthocyanin antioxidants. This product is for the consumer who is aware of the health benefits of 100% pure hibiscus flowers after reading medical reports recognized by USDA that hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus sabdariffia) lower blood pressure. Dr. Oz has also stated the same results.
Health Benefits
Lowers Blood Pressure
May Lower Cholesterol
Maintains healthy blood lipid levels
Very high source of active Anthocyanin Antioxidants shown to fight cancer and abnormal cell growth

New at UR Gifts 4 All Seasons

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New Featured Item at UR Gifts 4 All Seasons – Beyond Basic Provisions Gourmet Waffle Mix
At Beyond Basic Provisions we’ve taken some favorite foods to the next level. We have re-invented ordinary recipes using only the finest, all natural ingredients and combined them with all the love and care needed to produce these wonderful, comfort foods.
Made in the USA.

Gourmet Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
French Vanilla
Praline Royale
Texas Cornbread
Black Forest
Southern Pecan

Texas Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
Buttermilk
Chocolate
Corn Bread

Gluten Free Waffle Mixes come in the following flavors;
French Vanilla
Praline Royale
Savory Cornbread
Double Chocolate